As the world's largest carmaking and consuming market, China is capable of becoming a superpower in the research and development of world-class vehicles, according to an industry insider.

Chinese homegrown vehicles have long been labeled as "poor in quality and cheap in price" both at home and abroad due to the industry's focus on the low-end sector.

But Wu Song, general manager of GAC Motor Ltd, a Chinese carmaker, said the market should brace for a new trend, featuring improvements both in quality and design of homegrown vehicles.